Garlic Knots Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough
Garlic Butter Topping
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (about 110°F) with sugar and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well to ensure the salt is evenly distributed.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour as needed.
- 5
First Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
Shaping and Baking
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 7
Shape the Knots
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces, then roll each piece into a long rope (about 10 inches long). Tie each rope into a knot and tuck the ends underneath.
- 8
Second Rise
Place the shaped knots on a greased baking sheet, cover with a cloth, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- 9
Bake
Bake the knots in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Garlic Butter Topping
- 10
Prepare Garlic Butter
While the knots are baking, melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley and salt.
- 11
